Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Skull of Phineas Gage is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by LabsOfCognitiveNeuroscience, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Skull of Phineas Gage 3D printable model by LabsOfCognitiveNeuroscience

Skull of Phineas Gage

Source: Thingiverse by LabsOfCognitiveNeuroscience

The Skull of Phineas Gage is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by LabsOfCognitiveNeuroscience. Shown printed at 1:1 (white) and 3:4 scale (gray). You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,432 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-16 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 13 makes Category: Education & Science

Tags: artifact, education, historical, human skull, museum, neuroscience, phineas gage, skulls, stem

About this model

Shown printed at 1:1 (white) and 3:4 scale (gray). Please post photos if you print this model. I'm excited to see others print this. Phineas Gage became the center of a landmark neuroscience case when an explosion forced a red-hot tamping iron through this railroad foreman’s brain and skull. He survived, but reportedly suffered a personality change. This was the first evidence suggesting that the frontal lobe of the brain was linked to one’s personality. A more complete story is hosted at the website of the Warren Anatomical Museum at Harvard Medical School, which happens to be the current home of the original skull. It’s a fascinating case and an even more fascinating artifact. This anatomically accurate model can be printed to enable hands on exploration or to provide a source of inspira…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Skull of Phineas Gage is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by LabsOfCognitiveNeuroscience.
Who made this model?: Designed by LabsOfCognitiveNeuroscience, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.